Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2012 10:45:11 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Fitch while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Chael Sonnen raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sonnen is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fitch and Sonnen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sonnen is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Sonnen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Solid shots!
Fitch's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Fitch won't allow him to take this position easily.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Fitch
Sonnen tries to jump to side mount.
Jon Fitch jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to close the guard.
Sonnen put Jon Fitch in closed guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch swings...
hard impact to Sonnen's face!
Solid kick to the leg from Chael Sonnen
that visibly pains Fitch.
Fitch hyper-extended his left leg
Jon Fitch closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fitch into his guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen holds Jon Fitch's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Fitch is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Fitch
Sonnen is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Fitch is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Fitch any adventage in the ground.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Fitch is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Chael Sonnen has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fitch's chin
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Sonnen is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Fitch's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Fitch moves backwards and Chael Sonnen is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Sonnen moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jon Fitch checks the kick.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch launches a rapid series of punches
taking Sonnen from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
0:42 Round 2 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chael Sonnen sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sonnen follows Jon Fitch
Fitch fakes a move.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Fitch launches a kick
Sonnen checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch's mind is definitely in the fight, Sonnen just got nailed! Jon Fitch saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Sonnen is going to have a headache after this one.
Sonnen's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab Chael Sonnen's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sonnen sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch and Chael Sonnen are cliched up against the cage. Fitch steps for a throw
Chael Sonnen is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Chael Sonnen pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chael Sonnen
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab Chael Sonnen's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sonnen sprawl and remain on his feet
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Fitch's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Chael Sonnen slightly pushes Fitch into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Chael Sonnen circles around Fitch
The two exchange wildly
Sonnen is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch has found an opening in the defense of Sonnen, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sonnen is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Chin
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
Fitch tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen closed his guard around Jon Fitch.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch hovers above Sonnen
Good punches to Sonnen's body.
Hard blow to Sonnen's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch was tooling Chael Sonnen for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chael Sonnen lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fitch's moves.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Fitch knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fitch's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Jon Fitch.
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Round 3
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Sonnen is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fitch decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Fitch takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Sonnen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fitch.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jon Fitch is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
Sonnen seems staggered and Jon Fitch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid low kick from Chael Sonnen.
Fitch deflects it.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Fitch!
Some big punches are landing!
Sonnen's Chin is beginning to swell
Sonnen has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Sonnen staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Sonnen's head
Those punches are hitting! Sonnen covers his head!
Sonnen's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chael Sonnen
well done Sonnen falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Sonnen's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fitch is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Fitch decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen did not see that coming! Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to open Sonnen's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Sonnen is unable to cover himself now!
Sonnen's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fitch
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chael Sonnen! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chael Sonnen doesn't defend himself!
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Sonnen staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Sonnen's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Left eye
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Sonnen staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch positions himself and tries to finish this!
Jon Fitch storms Chael Sonnen's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Chael Sonnen to defend himself!
Jon Fitch turns out the lights for Sonnen! What an astonishing KO by Fitch!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Jon Fitch by KO (GnP) at 2:52 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 38/49 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 16/22 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
This is the Jon Fitch I expected to see in ManMMA. Pretty much total domination here. Even first round, Fitch in the second, Fitch finishes on up in the 3rd. Chael was no match for the rasslin'.
Chael Sonnen raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sonnen is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fitch and Sonnen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sonnen is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Sonnen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Fitch
Solid shots!
Fitch's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Fitch won't allow him to take this position easily.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Fitch
Fitch tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Fitch
Sonnen tries to jump to side mount.
Jon Fitch jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Fitch tries to escape from closed guard...
Fitch struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to close the guard.
Sonnen put Jon Fitch in closed guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch swings...
hard impact to Sonnen's face!
Solid kick to the leg from Chael Sonnen
that visibly pains Fitch.
Fitch hyper-extended his left leg
Jon Fitch closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chael Sonnen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fitch into his guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen holds Jon Fitch's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Fitch is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jon Fitch!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Fitch
Sonnen is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Chael Sonnen to his stomach and takes his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Fitch is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Fitch any adventage in the ground.
Jon Fitch gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Fitch is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Chael Sonnen has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fitch's chin
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch tries to pass Chael Sonnen's guard...
Jon Fitch manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
Fitch is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Sonnen is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jon Fitch's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Fitch moves backwards and Chael Sonnen is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Sonnen moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jon Fitch checks the kick.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch launches a rapid series of punches
taking Sonnen from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
0:42 Round 2 and Fitch is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jon Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chael Sonnen sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sonnen follows Jon Fitch
Fitch fakes a move.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Fitch launches a kick
Sonnen checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch's mind is definitely in the fight, Sonnen just got nailed! Jon Fitch saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Sonnen is going to have a headache after this one.
Sonnen's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
As the fight continues it seems that Jon Fitch is taking the best of the fight.
Fitch wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab Chael Sonnen's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sonnen sprawl and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch and Chael Sonnen are cliched up against the cage. Fitch steps for a throw
Chael Sonnen is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Chael Sonnen pushes away Fitch trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fitch doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chael Sonnen
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Chael Sonnen's ribs!
Chael Sonnen's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab Chael Sonnen's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sonnen sprawl and remain on his feet
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Fitch's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Chael Sonnen slightly pushes Fitch into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Chael Sonnen circles around Fitch
The two exchange wildly
Sonnen is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch has found an opening in the defense of Sonnen, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Sonnen is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Chin
Fitch fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
Fitch tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen closed his guard around Jon Fitch.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Jon Fitch hovers above Sonnen
Good punches to Sonnen's body.
Hard blow to Sonnen's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jon Fitch can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch is cooling the fight on the ground
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Jon Fitch is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Jon Fitch was tooling Chael Sonnen for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Chael Sonnen lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fitch's moves.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen tries to roll on the ground...
Fitch knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fitch's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Jon Fitch.
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Round 3
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Sonnen is holding Jon Fitch's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jon Fitch shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fitch decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Fitch takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Fitch looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chael Sonnen's punches
Sonnen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fitch.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jon Fitch is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Jon Fitch jumps back and jabs
Sonnen seems staggered and Jon Fitch runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solid low kick from Chael Sonnen.
Fitch deflects it.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Fitch!
Some big punches are landing!
Sonnen's Chin is beginning to swell
Sonnen has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Sonnen staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch struggles and launches a few punches to Sonnen's head
Those punches are hitting! Sonnen covers his head!
Sonnen's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chael Sonnen
well done Sonnen falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Sonnen's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fitch is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Fitch decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen did not see that coming! Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Fitch's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fitch blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to open Sonnen's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Sonnen is unable to cover himself now!
Sonnen's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sonnen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fitch
Fitch gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chael Sonnen! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chael Sonnen doesn't defend himself!
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Sonnen staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Sonnen's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Left eye
That punishment by Jon Fitch has left Sonnen staggered! Jon Fitch should try push forward now and finish this!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Sonnen
Jon Fitch positions himself and tries to finish this!
Jon Fitch storms Chael Sonnen's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Chael Sonnen to defend himself!
Jon Fitch turns out the lights for Sonnen! What an astonishing KO by Fitch!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Jon Fitch by KO (GnP) at 2:52 Round 3
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 38/49 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 16/22 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
This is the Jon Fitch I expected to see in ManMMA. Pretty much total domination here. Even first round, Fitch in the second, Fitch finishes on up in the 3rd. Chael was no match for the rasslin'.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!